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Newcomb, TN · Education
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Jellico Takes Advantage Of North Greene Mistakes In 41-20 Win
Jellico came into Friday’s game at North Greene the ranked No.7 in the state in Class 1A with a perfect 6-0 record, and the Blue Devils left with an unblemished 7-0 record after a 41-20 win, but it was not easy. A couple of early miscues by the Huskies...
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UTHSC to break ground on historic $350M College of Medicine building in Memphis
Dr. Michael Hocker, Executive Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, joins Action News 5’s A Better Memphis to discuss the university's upcoming groundbreaking on a historic $350 million, 300,000-square-foot facility. Dr. Hocker details how this record-setting state investment will transform healthcare training through cutting-edge technology, collaborative team-based learning, and initiatives to address the regional healthcare worker shortage.
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After Big Win Devils Get Back Into Region Play At Cherokee
The Greeneville football team sent shockwaves around the state last week with a 49-21 beatdown of Sevier County, but for Greeneville coach Eddie Spradlen this week’s game matters more. The Greene Devils will step back into Region 1-4A play on Friday with a trip to Cherokee and the Chiefs...
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Clinton duo reels in championship gold
Clinton High School anglers Mason Chambers and Dylan Byrge have the hardware to go with their state championship. Chambers and Byrge received their Tennessee Bass Federation state championship rings during a small ceremony Monday, Sept. 21, at Clinton High School, recognizing the title they won during the 2025-26 school year.
wvlt.tv
Week 7 East Tennessee high school football preview & predictions
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Week 6 of the high school football season has arrived across East Tennessee. Each week, WVLT Sports Reporter John Sartori makes his predictions, plus one upset pick for the week. Last week, John went 3-3, but correctly picked his upset, giving him a 25-10 mark in 2026.
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Cougars search for first win as Powell comes to town- Watch over WLAF
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- "If you're going to be the best, you have to beat the best," said Campbell Head Football Coach Taylor Ownbey. He and his Cougars are preparing to take on one of the top team's in all of Tennessee High School Football, the Powell Panthers. "We've seen the film, and our players realize just what they're up against tomorrow night," said Ownbey. "This team beat Central," he adds.
The Daily Times
Alcoa, Maryville schools get state funds for maintenance projects
Maryville and Alcoa City Schools received nearly $200,000 combined this week through a state program that aims to help public school systems pay for construction and maintenance projects. Tennessee Department of the Treasury representatives presented ceremonial checks Tuesday, Sept. 30. Maryville City Schools received $139,881. Alcoa received $54,491. “Ensuring that Tennessee students learn in safe, modern and well-maintained facilities is a priority we all share,” Tennessee State Treasurer David Lillard said in a statement. “These funds help local school systems address real needs, and I’m grateful to our partners across the state who work every day to support Tennessee’s children.” Treasury staff said the money came from the Public School Construction and Maintenance Fund. That fund was created under Tennessee’s 2025 Education Freedom Act. According to the bill’s original fiscal impact statement, the act directs a portion of state sports-betting tax revenue previously used for the Lottery for Education Account into a fund run by the state treasurer for public school construction and maintenance. In 2025, state officials estimated that amount would be about $77.2 million. Treasury staff said the office awarded more than $10.5 million from the program to state school systems for fiscal year 2025-26. Lillard attended both
greenesportszone.com
Black Knights Are Road Warriors Once Again With Trip To Claiborne
The Chuckey-Doak football team will be road warriors once again on Friday night, this time heading to Claiborne for another important Region 1-3A contest. “This is another long road trip over the mountain,” Chuckey-Doak coach Billy Kaylor said. “And we have to go up there and try to get a win this week against a good Claiborne team. It’s going to be a tough ballgame, but we need to get another region win to put ourselves in the playoff position we want to be in.”
WATE
Friday Frenzy Live Week 7: whip-around coverage of East Tennessee high school football
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The high school football season in East Tennessee has reached Week 7 as we begin the month of October. Join us for live whip-around coverage of several top matchups with Friday Frenzy Live. 6 News anchor Stan Smith and 6 Sports director Sam Granville will...
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UT System President Visits Local High Schools
University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd visited Summertown and Loretto high schools last week as part of his tour of high schools across Tennessee. His mission is to spread information about the benefits of a college education and the resources the University of Tennessee System offers. “If you go...
WATE
Powell football uses social media to capture memories, promote players
POWELL, Tenn. (WATE) — Powell High School football coach Matt Lowe has seen plenty of changes during his 20 years at the high school level. One thing that has remained constant is his willingness to adapt, especially when it comes to connecting with his athletes. “One of the big things is you’ve got to meet […]
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Pellissippi State education helps DENSO employee turn factory-floor experience into engineering career
Matt Karnes started his career at DENSO Manufacturing in Maryville on the production line, working alongside engineers every day. It didn’t take long for him to decide he wanted to become one of them. But Karnes was also a husband and father working full time. Going back to school...
wvlt.tv
From the Congo to East Tennessee: PK Hodari shines in Lakeway Christian’s unbeaten start
WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Lakeway Christian Academy senior PK Hodari was named this week’s Varsity All Access/5Star Preps Player of the Week after a standout two-way performance. Hodari claimed the honor in a landslide vote after starring on both offense and defense to help keep the Lions undefeated...
WJHL
Greeneville’s Eddie Spradlen nominated for Titans Coach of the Week
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Greeneville High School head football coach Eddie Spradlen has been nominated for the Tennessee Titans High School Coach of the Week following the Greene Devils’ win over Sevier County. Greeneville knocked off the previously unbeaten and No. 1-ranked team in Class 5A, 49-21, on Friday night, handing the Smoky Bears their […]
The Oak Ridger
Oak Ridge Wildcats look ahead after big win
The Oak Ridge Wildcats beat Bradley Central by a score of 47-27 on Sept. 25 at Blankenship Field. This week, the 'Cats play an away game at Bearden High School at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge Wildcats look ahead after big win